A West End star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist has posted on social media about her weekend in Suffolk. 

Denise van Outen shared her stay at Retreat East, a luxury lodge complex in Hemingstone, north of Ipswich, with her 720,000 Instagram followers.

Retreat East was named the most romantic getaway spot by The Times in 2022 and launched a collection of shepherd huts in 2023, making it a popular destination for those looking for a high-end escape into the Suffolk countryside. 

Van Outen shared a video of her trip on Instagram, showing off the spacious kitchen and living area of the eco-lodge (The Burrows) that she and her daughter enjoyed for the weekend.

 

The lodge also has two bedrooms and is dog friendly, meaning that Van Outen's pooch could also join for the trip.

"Nice way to kick of 2024," read her post on social media. 

"Lovely stay, dog-friendly and cosy."

Van Outen joins a plethora of stars that have holidayed at the luxury retreat, including singer Jessie Ware and TV personality Millie Mackintosh.